Spooky season at CDL
Halloween has arrived and the pumpkin carving contest between boarding houses was a big hit, each team brought amazing creativity to their designs and the results were truly impressive!
We invited all the students to swing by the Villa du Lac house tonight for some trick-or-treating fun! Grab your costumes and forget your candy bags-we’ll be handing out treats to all our brave trick or treaters!
Have a spooky and sweet Halloween everyone! 👻🎃🍬
Welcome back everyone!
From VDL, we hope you have returned from the break feeling refreshed and ready for a new term.
For those who joined the Tanzania trip, we’re certain it’s left an indelible mark on your minds and hearts. Let’s take a moment to reflect on the experiences you shared during our two weeks in Tanzania, a journey that blended community service with the beauty of discovery and relaxation.
In the first week, you took part in a meaningful project, helping to build vital infrastructure alongside local communities. This experience was not only about getting our hands a bit dirty but about learning the importance of service, teamwork, and resilience. Each conversation shared taught you lessons in collaboration and empathy that go beyond the classroom.
The second week brought you to the scene shores of Zanzibar. After days of hard work, you enjoyed the breathtaking beaches, crystal-clear water and a chance to unwind. This was a time for reflection, bonding and celebrating the friendships we strengthened. The beauty of Zanzibar reminded us of the significance of balance in life-of dedicating ourselves to hard work but also finding time to rest and recharge.
We are grateful to each student who participated, bringing energy, kindness, and open-mindedness to every moment. Your commitment to making difference and embracing new experiences has set a wonderful tone for the term ahead.
Here’s to an inspiring term full of growth, learning, and new adventures!
Dear all,
The first 8 weeks have flown by here in Villa du Lac and, having shared many moments of fun and excitement together, we are now bidding bon voyage to all the girls as they head off on their much-deserved holidays!
We wish all the girls a wonderful and refreshing break, and are looking forward to making many more happy memories together on their return.
A quick reminder to all parents to ensure to download the CDL app where you can access important school news and updates.
Please note that the house is now closed from Sunday the 13th of October at 9am until Saturday the 26th at 9am.
We would like to thank Melinda Rafa, Aurora, Sophia, Ayla, Lucia and Lusha for their efforts to make our international community a respectful and united space. Your openness and willingness to integrate the different cultures of the school has made a big difference.
Thank you for being friendly, respectful and for creating an environment where everyone feels welcome. The way you have embraced diversity and helped make this school a place where everyone, no matter where they come from, feels included, is something we value greatly.
Thank you very, very much girls!!!!!!
Vivi surprised us with a lovely birthday speech 🧡
Happy Birthday Vivi. We hope that you have a great day and an amazing time in Tanzania, what an amazing way to spend your birthday!! We can’t wait to hear all about it.
Lots of love,
the Villa du Lac team 🌼🌸
This weekend the girls enjoyed a range of activities including badminton, Cooking, golf, horse-riding and much more.
Saturday morning Sophia and Rafaela took to the outdoors with a hike in La dole while Masha and Katia tried out horse riding at the local stables.
After a relaxed brunch on Sunday morning the girls did some sports and fitness in the form of Body shaping, Pilates and Stretching and golf. While others went to the art room to do some art work for their portfolio and class work.
Wishing everyone a great last week before October break.
The Villa du Lac team 
The happiest of birthdays to you Sedef. We hope you had an amazing day and that you have the best year ahead.
All the Villa du Lac team 💕🌸
Iara was ”border of the week” last week because of her kindness, for being willing to help at all times and for asking questions to each of her companions and to the houseparent and house tutor.
Sophia is ”boarder of the week” this week. She is always willing to participate in all the activities that are proposed (sports, activities, making new friends…), with a smile and a positive energy that is contagious to everyone.
Thank you very much girls for helping and for your smile every day! Good job!
